Art & Design

3D printing has revolutionized numerous industries in recent years – from architecture and product design to medical technology. One particularly exciting development is the combination of this technology with the field of “greenery”, i.e. the integration of plants into modern…

After seeing the birth of a Starbucks café and a train station made using additive manufacturing, the technologies have been used for yet another new architectural breakthrough. This time, a more modest, but innovative structure, has been brought to the…

In the footwear industry, 3D printing is making it possible to manufacture customized, sustainable and on-demand products. In this context, the combination of artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing is democratizing access to footwear design, allowing independent creators and emerging brands…

Colombian designer Neyla Coronel is revolutionizing the world of women’s underwear by using 3D printing to make customized lingerie. Throughout history, women’s underwear has undergone several innovations, but Coronel’s project, called Fits You, marks a new milestone by offering bras…

The use of 3D printing in interior design enables the creation of customized, durable and highly functional pieces. Furthermore, AM gives designers the freedom to experiment with shapes, textures and colors impossible to achieve using traditional methods. This is what…

Solar panels as we know them are often flat, stationary, dark-colored panels that do not do much to add to the beauty of the environment. This limits where they can be placed and can discourage people from installing them. That…

Toy cars, tractors, fire trucks or radio-controlled airplanes—these toys are enjoyed worldwide. But what if you want to turn play into an enjoyable learning time to spend with the family? This is the idea that prompted MakerWorld, the community platform…

As defined by UNESCO, cultural heritage encompasses artifacts, monuments, sites and museums that hold significant value, whether symbolic, artistic, aesthetic or social. These can be thought of as the objects and areas that help define who we are as a…

Mardi Gras is quickly coming up! Taking place this year on Tuesday, March 4th, the holiday is most associated with New Orleans, where the party does not stop between January 6th and the actual day. But there is another aspect heavily associated…

When most people think of tolerance, what comes to mind is the ability to accept or tolerate somebody or something. However, there is another meaning when it comes to manufacturing and instrumentation, where tolerance is defined as the limit of…

A flash of sequins, elegant pleats, fastidious embroidery—this kind of detail, used deftly, will always make a difference in fashion. Why? Because thoughtful design should always elevate a piece. The New York Embroidery Studio (NYES) has been elevating clothing in…

In this week’s 3DExpress series, we review some of the most important news in the 3D printing sector. This time, we will talk about a 3D printed play structure in the shape of a Möbius Strip that has been installed…